I look at life through an irreverant lens, and have fun sharing that with others. As a family travel journalist who writes for Shape, Family Fun, the San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News and others, I'm always looking for ways to share the world with my kids...and my readers. Visit my website www.kaplanink.com for more travel ideas!
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Day Trip: Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory Tour
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2009-02-13 - I'm surprised when I hear of women of a certain age (i.e. a few years past egg donation age) who don't know Mrs. Grossman's stickers. These are the stickers that started the sticker business. Does ...
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Holiday Happenings in the Bay Area
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2009-12-01 - Children's Holiday Party at Allied Arts Guild
What: Puppet show, casual food, table games, and a visit with Santa. For children ages 4-8 accompanied by adults. Allied Arts Guild is a beautiful Men...
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SF Family Museums You May Not Know About
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2010-02-27 - Of course the Exploratorium is well-known - for good reason. But if you're looking for a lesser known family-friendly museum, here are three favorites.
The Randall Museum (199 Museum Way): This ci...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year
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2010-02-12 - Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year to you! This holiday has been a big deal in San Francisco ever since the gold rush in 1847 started bringing Chinese immigrants into California in large num...
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Three Ways to Entertain the Kids at SFO
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2010-02-05 - Air travel certainly has its challenges these days – and even more so when you're traveling with young children. Here are three ways to entertain the kids at San Francisco International Airport (SF...
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Day Trip: Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
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2009-01-26 - Last time I went to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, I didn't think much of it. Sure it was a pretty beach, but where were the famed animals? It was high tide. Yes, my mistake. You have to go at low ...
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Three Cheap Wharf Attractions
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2010-01-17 - While there's no debate that Fisherman's Wharf can pull lots of money from your wallet, don't forget that there's plenty of cheap fun to be had as well! Take the kids, hop on the bus or cable car, ...
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Three Kid-Friendly San Francisco Tours
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2010-01-23 - Guided tours are a great way to learn about a new city – or even one you think you know well. Here are three family-friendly tours that prompt you to look at San Francisco from a different angle.
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Coming Up: Family Sundays at SFMOMA
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2009-12-16 - t's been awhile since I posted about these free Sunday family tours and hands-on activities at SFMOMA. Kids 12 and under get in free (adults don't). Family tour (aimed at ages 4-11) starts at 1:00,...
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Day Trip: Jelly Belly Tour in Fairfileld
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2009-06-28 - The Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield has been on my bucket list for a long time. I'm a sucker for factory tours, and this one is a biggie. I insisted we stop by on our way home from a trip up north...
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Seeking Spirituality - Don't Miss these 3 SF Churches
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2010-02-24 - Whether you're seeking enlightenment, or just great architecture, these three San Francisco churches fit the bill — no matter what your religion.
Grace Cathedral (1100 California Street): This Nob...
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Coming Up: Chinese New Year Parade 2010
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2010-02-11 - Despite the saying, not everyone loves a parade. The Chinese New Year Parade is an exception. Big dragons. Dancers. Drums. Firecrackers. Cute kids dressed up. Lots of music. This is a great parade ...
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Three Ethnic Shopping Areas to Browse in San Francisco
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2010-02-04 - It's always fun to poke around shopping districts like Union Square and the Marina, but to get a better flavor of San Francisco's diversity, you'll want to head to the ethnic neighborhoods.
The Mi...
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Coming Up: MLK Activities in SF Bay Area
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2010-01-10 - Looking for a way to spend MLK Day 2010 in the San Francisco Bay Area? Here are some options. Please add to the list in the comments section below.
1. Habitot - Berkeley (2025 Kittridge St)
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Don't forget about free airport wi-fi this holiday season
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2009-11-25 - A reminder that Google and Virgin America is sponsoring free wi-fi at many airports from now until January 15, 2010. Get free wi-fi at 47 airports and on Virgin flights.
San Jose is participating....
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Three Kid-Friendly Burger Joints in San Francisco
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2010-02-02 - A busy day of sightseeing is enough to make anyone hungry, and when traveling with kids, what food makes everyone happy? Pizza!
Oops - that's another post. I meant burgers and fries. And not that ...
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Don't Miss these Two Train Exhibits
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2010-01-09 - The Polar Express is gone for another year, but there are two model train exhibits you can see in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Express – Conservatory of Flowers: This second annual train show create...
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Four Fun Things to See in Japantown
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2010-01-31 - Walking into the Japantown center in San Francisco is like entering another country; spend just a few hours wandering around the three story building, and you'll feel like you just took a trip over...
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Three San Franciso Museums with Family Programming
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2009-12-17 - Contemporary Jewish Museum: The CJM has several ways to get the kids thinking about (and creating) art at this museum south of Market. Every Sunday, the museum offers drop-in art making, with topic...
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Three Great Outdoor Sculptures in San Francisco
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2010-01-08 - One of the great things about San Francisco is its playful public art. If you look at the San Francisco Art Commission's website, you'll see the expanse of the art program. You'll find publically c...
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